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Pitiful Trae Young return exposes why Spurs can't leave Castle’s fatal flaw unfixed

Castle's shooting could end up being the nail in his long-term coffin if he doesn't improve it.

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The Hawks traded away their former franchise star in his prime to Washington for the expiring contract of 34-year-old CJ McCollum and a rotational wing piece averaging 9 points per game in Corey Kispert. That's it. No draft picks, no cash, and no gift card to Wingstop. It's a sad ending for Trae Young's chapter in Atlanta, but it's also fascinating.